If you are looking for an interesting museum, that you can visit for free - highly recommend Chicago Cultural Center.The exhibitions here are about everything. Ive got a chance to see one about an architectural revolution of 1950s I guess. And it was powerful.Must see!Very convenient location across the Millennium park.

Cant wait for the summer series to reopen. Extremely talented up and coming or established artists showcased in their free shows weekly. Fantastic bonus and my favorite part of living in this city!

The old Chicago Public Library is so cool to explore! Also a great place for weddings at the top!

Great spot that has the mixed feeling of a grand library and a museum. Lots of exhibits and showings here on a wide variety of subjects concerning Chicago from modern art to modern film. A little bit of historical information used for setting the scene for the needs and plans for the future. Unique exhibits covering modern art, to easy-to-understand graphical public notices. Some of the special exhibits are also quite unique with one on Brazil’s São Paulo region’s housing costs and how micro apartments are being created to lower housing costs and make it more affordable for the vast majority of low income residents. Completely free so there’s no excuse to not swing by.

️Beaux-Arts architectural style building constructed in 1893 as Chicago Public Library was converted to arts and cultural center in 1997 is honestly 5 star experience.At the moment CCC and a lot more is closed because of pandemic. After things settle down visiting here can help mend spirits. Guaranteed.

Great place with equaly great architecture. interesting features wherever you walk. We loved the Tiffany dome and the stairs decorated with glass and shells. They hold classical music concerts and cultural events so check the schedule if you would like to attend. They also had a few exhibits mostly political we were Not interested in that.

This place is a real gem of Chicago and its right across the street from Millennium Park attractions. No visitor should miss this amazing attraction that is so unusual and breathtaking. The mosaic jewel like Tiffany structures are absolutely beautiful. Its a photographers paradise. Every floor and each room has something beyond amazing in it. Even in the cold weather its the perfect free place to visit because it is inside and warm. You can get incredible views of Millineum park from the upper windows there that are just beautiful and makes for great photos. Besides the structure of the building there are also always great cultural events and art exhibits there and they also give tours. Make sure you have an hour to spend there to take in the amazing views and structures there. It is definitely a hidden gem of Chicago more should know about its easy assess and great location.

This Chicago historical center is architecturally stunning! Definitely worth visiting. This week I went on a tour of the building and saw several architectural exhibits for the Bi-Centennial. One exhibit, especially moving, is dedicated to gun violence. It was hard to believe, at one time, city officials considered tearing the building down️. Luckily that didn’t happen.

Open to the public. Many different exhibits on display at any given time. VERY BEAUTIFUL CEILINGS STONE WORK.

Make sure you have plenty of time to stroll through to see everything. I had three teens with me and end up having to show them how to work a rotary phone to play music, which was comical. Within walking distance of lots of tourists attractions. Well worth the stop.

If you love Art Deco architecture, mosaic tile details and ornamentation as this is a fantastic place to visit for free. The galleries are disjointed but vast in their offerings to serve many different groups of visitors. The Tiffany glass dome is by far the most impressive aspect of the building showcasing elegance and grandeur that is just not replicated these days. Other than a very rude security guard I enjoyed myself immensely.

World class rotunda, mosaics, architectural exhibits, and beautiful example of Carnegie libraries.

Beautiful fun visit. If you make the time to go to Millennium park Its right across the street might as well stop in as well. It has a very historical feel and always interesting displays. I feel like going now...

Walked in here on a whim, just to check it out really quickly, no clue what was inside. Ended up staying for a good 2 hours (could have stayed much longer).What a great place, beautiful architecture, interesting exhibits, live piano music playing, all free of charge!I would recommend it to anyone, really awesome place!

I absolutely enjoyed my trip to Cultural Center. Even though there was a construction going on, I was still able to see this stained glass on the ceiling and it was so so beautiful. There were other nice exhibitions. Worth visiting .

Been here at least a couple of times. Different displays throughout the year. The building is also nice. Across from the park and also accessible from the pedway.Multiple floors, use the stairs or elevator. Each floor has rooms to roam about and some are available for events I believe (although I think its only cocktail style events).

Such a beautiful space. There arent that many guides pointing you to the right place but getting lost is no problem because the details in the building are exquisite. You have zome great views of millennium park as well. For those visiting the exhibits it is such a unique experience.

Magical architecture, get a guide before you enter to understand the path. Three floors each with unique designs.

Amazing building there are mosaics all over the place. This is a nice downtown location that has different art and culture exhibits attached to the library. It is a very comfortable space that doesnt cost anything to visit. If you are walking around Chicago this is the perfect place to take a break and walk through to see some very nice Architecture and great art.

Historic Landmark. Just beautiful.

Really cool experience to take the family to.

WOW. What can we say?! What a BEAUTIFUL and historical venue. Our team at MDM has worked here plenty of times over the years and are always blown away by this gorgeous building. The mosaics, handiwork, art, and architectural styles are incredible. We love creating events in the Preston Bradley Hall, with amazing views of the city and the famous glass-domed ceiling. Lara Ziemba is always a pleasure to work with and we admire her dedication to success!

I absolutely loved stopping into this building, which is the old Chicago Public Library. The marble entryway and staircase off of Washington Street is impressive. Both of the glass domes, made of Tiffany glass I believe, were a highlight as well as the detailed mosaic work.Additional we saw 5 distinctly different art exhibits...which was a nice surprise. Each exhibit was unique. I wish the Story Corp section had been open while we were there.

Such an amazing place to see. It’s free to walk around and enjoy. Don’t miss this stop on your stay in Chicago.

Such an amazing building inside and out! Gorgeous architecture and it’s FREE! Previously a library and a veterans home for the northern army after the civil war. The two glass are amazing. One is the largest Tiffany glass dome in the world and the other just as amazing. The details everywhere are breathtaking!! A must see just across the street from the Millennium Park.

I absolutely enjoyed my trip to Cultural Center. Even though there was a construction going on, I was still able to see this stained glass on the ceiling and it was so so beautiful. There were other nice exhibitions. Worth visiting.

Beautiful place and always free. There was a film crew filming an episode of Chicago Fire so some of the museum was closed off when I was there. Would have loved to see all of the exhibits but admittedly it was neat to see the crew! The exhibits were nice and the center is in a great location. I would love to come back and Id recommend this place to anyone in the area.

One of the most beautiful places I visited was actually the Chicago Cultural Center. Its a free building to enter and explore and the architecture and everything inside it is just beautiful. Its definitely something to look at. There was even an art exhibit going on at the time, featuring Keith Haring, whose work I recognize all over NYC. They had an art table set up for you to draw your own art and stick it on the wall.

Great place to gather with family and friends.

Awesome, must see in The Loop near the Bean. The Tiffany dome and the one on the war memorial side are stunning. There was also a free piano concert this Wednesday afternoon from an elite pianist which was great! Did I mention it’s free! Don’t debate, go!

This building is art.If you are in Chicago and want to see some beautiful architecture and Chicago history for free (free), please see the Chicago Cultural Center. The building itself is art inside and out. There is currently the African American Designers in Chicago exhibit running through March. I suggest checking it out for some interesting Chicago history.

Nice. You can go there if you have about an hour to kill. Really nice place.

Its an interesting place Im glad its still standing and not demolished.

Lots of spaces to wander through in this building, architecture is interesting hints of roman-ticism strewn through some of the art. Theres a lot of appropriation mentioned in the building which can feel a little overwhelming and desensitizing. Its also free to visit so go and walk around.

Stepped in only thinking wed see the one of a kind dome, but were surprised by the rest of the building! Stunning mosaics and handiwork. I loved the quotes about books and libraries, especially! We did not know what we were walking inside of! Fantastic building in Chicago youll be sorry if you dont see it.

Chicago Cultural Center is great! There is the worlds largest Tiffany stained glass dome in existence. Masterpiece and very beautiful. I got moved. Must visit.

Considering this is free, there is not much to dislike. The domed roof architecture is awesome (head to the second floor). There was a variety of exhibition when I went. Good place to take a break from sightseeing and/or escaping from the rain.

The glass domes and the ornate architectual beauty is what makes this place so special.

Gorgeous building in the centre of Chicago complete with a Tiffany Dome which has to be seen. Good for a wander or get someone to show you around. There are regularly free concerts and talks on here so you might just wander in something is on.

Was one of my favorite tours to take in the city. So much amazing history and stories. The People’s Palace is amazing.

Very nice cultural center in the heart of Chicago. The building is an artwork itself and there is so much more to explore!

One of my favorite places in Chicago... and its free. There is always art exhibits and even a place to sit down and get some work done. If youre a fan of architecture, the building is stunning. It used to be a library. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing exhibitions free to the public and close to Millennium Park. Great place to spend a relaxing morning or afternoon admitting artwork.

This place was gorgeous! I have been to Chicago numerous times and a friend took me recently to see the Tiffany Dome and I was SO glad we went. 1) it doesnt cost anything to walk around the building 2) it is truly gorgeous, all areas are fully of astounding opulence and architecture. 3) there is a daily tour, we didnt take it, but I will next time. Definitely a must visit in Chicago!

One of my favorite places to visit in downtown Chicago.They always have such interesting art exhibits.The building itself is a marvel in architecture.You can come in relax from a hectic day of shopping, grab a drink and pastry from the cafe and find out about events in the tourist center.Free performances, quiet room to read, what more could you want?What a great place to stop in!Went to the Keith Haring the Chicago mural exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center.Its there through September 23rd, go see it if you can its really inspiring!

Great free exhibits that have some permanent and others rotating exhibits. It gave me a greater appreciation for the rich culture in Chicago, especially for parts the populations that have had a lot of struggles. The gun violence, veterans trauma, and water struggles abroad exhibits on the first floor spoke the most to me personally.

Great place to visit! Me and my sons went here last weekend. They really liked it and I was nicely impressed.

Awesome amazing and beautiful building. Very ornate and lots of detail in the small mosaic tile flooring throughout a lot of the building. The Tiffany stained glass window is the largest in the world and a must see.... also free tours are given of the stained glass window!

Beautiful architecture inside and out and wonderful exhibits. The domes and detail of the surrounding area are a must see to truely appreciate.

We came in here to see the old library, and while we didnt spend a ton pf time looking at the cultural center part, the architecture is gorgeous and the history in the building is fascinating.

The Chicago Cultural Center, formerly the Chicago Public Library, is truly a beautiful building! The two main points of interest are the two huge glass mosaic domes in the GAR Memorial Hall and the Preston Bradley Hall. There is an art exhibit on the top floor and there are several other artworks featured throughout the building. They offer free guided tours at various hours throughout the day. Its definitely a great place to take beautiful photos and they even have an event center!

Interesting stop, but not one of my favourites.

Gorgeous building. A must see in Chicago. It has two of the largest Tiffany domes in the world. Absolutely gorgeous and unique. If you like architectural styles this is a pearl of the city. Lots of free exhibitions and art works. Totally free and easy access by train. Do not drive there.

A beautiful public space in Chicago. I used to spend some of my lunchtimes at their free music gigs. I saw a mind blowing exhibition of Richard Hunts work upstairs. The things you could dream up from junk yard parts! Genius.

Very attractive architecture and nice exhibits. Its tough to find free stuff to do in the middle of Chicago

One of the more beautiful interiors in Chicago. Stunning masterpiece of interior design and architecture. Make sure you visit the grand staircases on the south side of the building.

This is a nice little tourist stop as your walk around (especially in the winter to get out of the cold for a bit). The dome is indeed impressive and pictures don’t really do it justice.

A wonderful place to go for free when you are in the area. Lots of neat things to see!

Hidden treasure with best view of cloud gate. Free entry and worth visiting for the interior alone. Exhibits are icing on the cake. A nice place to warm up when its chilly or cool off in the summer. A quiet stroll is a pleasant break from the busy downtown vibe. I stop in whenever Im in the area.

You can visit it for free. Beautiful rooms.

Very much worth a visit. Beautiful building - be sure to see Preston Bradly Hall and the Grand Army of the Republic Rooms. Usually have interesting exhibitions, too, and it is free! The little houses with memorials of shooting victims right now are hauntingly sad.

The museum had some very thought provoking pieces. Their website said they had cutting edge art, and boy did they!It is true that most of the art I saw on my visit was political. Its great that the cultural center puts these pieces out there and even better that entrance is free. Do check it out!

We loved this place. A definate must when visiting Chicago. It is conveniently located across from Millennium Park and best of all its free!

The cultural center is beautiful. The history and the attention to detail is stunning. I joined one of the free guided tours and it was really interesting. I thought it was cool that it was originally built as the Chicago library after The Great Chicago fire.

We absolutely enjoyed our time visiting the Chicago Cultural Center. I would say that this is a magnificent Hidden Gem in a very busy bustling section of downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue. We loved learning about the beautiful Tiffany stained glass mosaics, and found the staff very welcoming and accommodating. We enjoyed looking at the smaller exhibits on the other floors including specific artists and their view of Chicagoland ecosystem and nature. I highly recommend to Chicago Cultural Center to anybody wanting to see a beautiful place in the heart of Chicagos downtown.

This is a beautiful building, with wonderful cultural opportunities. Run by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), most events are available without charge.I have been there for the monthly lunchtime Chamber Music series, lectures, films, and even a dance-a-long Nutcracker. The dome on the top floor is a real treasure.

The Tiffany Dome is exquisite! Such beautiful detail in every part of this building. Its an architectural masterpiece!

I lived in Chicago my whole life and I didnt know this place existed until I had to do a school trip. I had an amazing experience. The art was incredible and inspiring.

It is a beautiful building with tiled floors & elevator. Also has a beautiful Tiffany dome. I went to see the Keith Haring exhibit which was great.

I came here from a recommendation by a friend to take the building tour. The docent, Mark, gave a memorable tour in which left me with a new appreciation for the history and architecture of Chicago. I even came back the next day for a walking tour! Joe lead the walking tour and he was also a grand individual who was passionate about sharing their knowledge about his city.

Just one of the most beautiful buildings Ive been in and its free. Marble staircases seem to weave through each other like an Escher drawing and they take you up to a room with the most magnificent Tiffany glass domed ceiling. Its very close to the Bean sculpture and the hop on hop of bus stop and worth taking a slight diversion to go and have a look.

Its free to come inside.Its a cool place to take a rest and enjoy the art here.

Love this place. Beautiful architecture. Exhibits are always interesting. Its free and open to the public, I would make it a point to stop by if youre in the area.

First-time experience enjoying open house Chicago. It was phenomenal. Would recommend to everyone. We had an exceptional guide by the name of Margaret. She took the time to give us not only the detail on the buildings but also information about the owners and builders

What a beautiful place to visit. This is pretty much in the center of everything and it just takes a few minutes to go in and admire the exquisite glass dome. If you going to Chicago for a day and love art, this is definitely the place to go.

This is one of my favorite places in Chicago. Its self guided and showcases crazy beautiful mosaic work. if you want to explore a little before getting to the gorgeous part, go in the north entrance. If you want to start at the literary-inspired tile art, go in the south entrance. For the best experience, time your visit to match with one of the guided tours.

This is one of the lesser known tourist spots in Chicago that I highly recommend. There is no admission. Inside the Cultural center you will see two very beautiful glass domes as well as art exhibits that rotate very few months. Stop by you will not be disappointed.

Beautiful historical building. Great location close to lots of attractions and restaurants.

This building has two impressive domes and as you walk through the building to find them youll come across many art galleries each of a different theme than the other. Also, entry is free, I highly recommend visiting. A nice bonus is that there are also child friendly exhibits.

Attention seniors. This place is FREE to include classes of all kinds, art galleries, concerts, social activities,And much more.The buildings craftsmanship is exquisite and irreplaceable.Leave home,come and enjoy the great people and beautiful surroundings.Thank you Chicago, for this magnificent cultural gift.We seniors love you and this place.

I loved walking though this expansive place and admiring the architectural details. We ended up at a nice indoor courtyard with tables where we could enjoy our packed lunch. Fyi: There wasnt much art on display and one of the exhibits was NOT kid-friendly.

Great City Cultural Asset. Former Public Library decorated with beautiful inlaid tile work, Tiffany stain glass domes. Rotating Art & interactive exhibits, Concerts, films, Senior Center and free to all!

Beautiful architecture. Art displays were varied. Great time. Multiple events happen here. Check their schedule. We were present for a horns chamber ensemble. Educational and extremely enjoyable!

First time there and I enjoyed it all. Beautiful history

; Breath taking. So much details in the building.

We enjoyed a very interesting piano and violin concert for free, part of the cultural activities this institution offers to the general public. It was a great experience. I strongly recommend every Chicago visitor to check their event calendar and to attend

Amazing place to visit great building well decorated, progressive look to culture

Worth the visit. I have a habit of getting sappy when I am overwhelmed, and standing in such a beautiful historic place, definitely made me sappy! When I sat there and imagined it as the library it was built to be, I cried a bit. I imagine it was beautiful then, because even without the books, it is beautiful and awe in aspiring now.

Great atmosphere to go alone or with friends . Make sure you take lots of pictures.

We didnt have much time to explore, but we went around and loved the place.

Enjoyed the free tour with my two daughters 9/12yrs... Very nice visit. Clean and inviting!

I show this AMAZING building on my walking tours, and I even recommend it when I give boat tours as a suggestion of a MUST-SEE building in Chicago. So many visitors walk right by this building on their way to Millennium Park, and they miss the stunning interior. On behalf of Inside Chicago Walking Tours, THANK YOU to the staff and city for maintaining such a beautiful Chicago gem!

This place is most famous for the central dome structure. Other than that, I did not find anything interesting about this place. So maybe a quick visit to the dome and out would suffice.

A must see if you are in Chicago on Michigan Avenue. In fact, this place would be first on my list of places to see if visiting Chicago. Enter from the south Washington Street doorway and walk up the well detailed stairwell. Marble railings and stairs. Mosaic tiled walls and ceilings. Famous names you will easily recognize from the great works of science and arts. If youre especially lucky, you may come across a musical performance on the second floor open performance room. This room, in itself is worth a visit to marvel in the intricate and beautiful design and finish. Enjoy! Movie trivia: The famous roof scene from The Untouchables with Kevin Costner, was filmed here.

Spent a weekend in Chicago to see Hamilton. Warmed up here from walking around Millennium Park in this building, wandered around, saw great architecture. Not much time spent here as a tourist, but still a great brief visit as we passed through.

Loved this place! Loved Belkis Ayons exhibition!!

Always something interesting to do around town or in building. If downtown I always stop in and check it out.

The cultural center offer a free tour of their building which was very informative and worth the time. I also attended a free classical music concert.The entrance booth has a poster of all the free tours they offered, which you can also view on their webpage.If you cannot attend the tours, just browse the building on your own. It is absolutely gorgeous.

Chicago’s original library.Beautiful building & Tiffany art work

A landmark for special cultural events and a must place for a visit for its architectural magnificent.